Buying guide
For Bali's rice terraces and waterfalls, dress your baby in loose double-layer muslin cotton: a breathable romper for the hike, a lightweight shirt for layering, loose pants to protect legs from grass and uneven paths, and a soft hat for sun coverage. Muslin's open weave keeps air moving in the heat and dries quickly after waterfall mist or splashes.
By Vanessa & Bob, Epic in Bali · Updated 9 October 2026
Rice terrace walks and waterfall visits in Bali swing between hot sun and a sudden splash of water, often in the same afternoon. We look for muslin cotton that breathes in the heat and dries quickly after a wet trail. These four pieces are what we reach for on those days.
A one-piece that will not ride up or need tucking in while you carry your baby along narrow terrace paths.
Light enough for midday heat, loose enough to layer over if the shade turns cool near a waterfall.
Covers legs against tall grass and uneven stone steps without trapping heat the way thicker cotton would.
Keeps sun off a face and neck that has nowhere to hide on an open rice terrace.
The open weave lets air through, so it feels lighter on skin than tighter-woven cotton, even on a hot, still afternoon.
Muslin dries quickly because of its loose weave. Change into a dry layer if you plan to keep walking in the breeze.